Fatoumatta: Despite the World Bank and IMF reports, The Gambia has accrued a massive international debt of US$1.6 billion. Addressing Gambians in his speech at the end of the year, President Adama Barrow underlined the heavy debt inherited from his predecessor President Yahya Jammeh. “A debt of more than a[Read More…]
Year: 2018
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Alahji Jah: A Great Man With A Brilliant Vision For Banjul
I am not endorsing an individual, whom I barely know. But I am endorsing Mr. Alahji Jah for Mayor of Banjul. There are bigger issues at stake for the Capital City of Banjul and Banjulian patriotism should not be delegitimized for short-term political gains. There are a few people in[Read More…]
Unsafe Abortion In The Gambia And The Necessity For Legal Reform
(Courtesy of AfricLaw) In the Gambian context, the right of women to an informed choice and access to family planning and appropriate health-care service remains contentious due to the socio-cultural and religions dimensions. Being a society where deep-seated traditions and the Islamic religion play a major part in the life[Read More…]
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